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Judith Basin County

Montana · 2,023 residents · 1,869.687 sq mi
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Judith Basin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,329. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,200. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,023
−13%since 2000
from 2,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+22%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Judith Basin County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,329
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,241 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,720
+136%since 2000
from $14,291 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction41%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,286)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,883)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score15.3%(309)
Diversity Score
15
+843%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Judith Basin County, Montana?

Judith Basin County, Montana has about 2,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Judith Basin County, Montana?

The typical household in Judith Basin County, Montana earns about $50,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Judith Basin County, Montana expensive?

In Judith Basin County, Montana, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Judith Basin County, Montana?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Judith Basin County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Judith Basin County, Montana?

About 17.0% of people in Judith Basin County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Judith Basin County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Judith Basin County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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